The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Admissions Clerk – RMH 2SE Cardiology Day ward and Pre Admissions Clinic
The Royal Melbourne Hospital 

• Part Time ongoing position available
• Enhance your administrative skills in a supportive team

 RMH is part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia's leading public hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs.

2 South East consists of a pre-admission clinic for cardiology and cardio-thoracic patients as well as a cardiology day ward (12 beds and 4 recliner chairs) and a procedure room, where elective patients come for a variety of procedures including Coronary Intervention, Pacing, Trans Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), complex congenital structural intervention EPS/RFA, PPM, ICD, generator replacements, TOE/DCR, and Ajmaline challenges.

The ward also prepares cardio-thoracic patients on the day of surgery and facilitates early morning discharges from the Cardiology Ward. There is a strong collaborative approach across the Cardiac Service Division with a team-based approach to nursing. 

About the role:

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and dedicated Admissions Clerk to join our team, located at The Royal Melbourne – City Campus

Key responsibilities: 
•   Amend electronic computer records (EMR) and patient management system (iPM) relating to patient admission, movement within the ward, transfers and discharges in a timely fashion.
•   Assist in the coordination of patient admission, transfers and discharges, working under the direction of the senior nurse co-ordinating the ward.
•   Working in collaboration with the 2B, Cath Lab and 6 South East wards.
•   Perform clerical duties as assigned by the Nurse Unit Manager, including collecting, sorting and distributing mail and memos, performing general data entry and filing, producing photocopies and submitting facility management.
•   Provide clear and concise communication with staff, patients and the public in the process of performing duties, including keeping patient management system and journey board updated. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:
•    Highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills
•    Concise written and verbal communication skills, including professional telephone manner
•    Relevant clerical experience and administrative skills
•    Computer skills, including accurate keyboard skills
•    TAFE accredited clerical training certificate (inclusive of iPM)
•    Knowledge of medical terminology
•    Knowledge of electronic medical record system (EPIC)

Benefits of working at RMH: 
•    Salary packaging options
•    5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs for full-time employees
•    Discounted gyms and health center access with Fitness Passport
•    Fantastic learning and development opportunities
•    RMH is a value led organization – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together!

Interested? Click on the apply button! Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.